Developing transgender policies for youth groups - key questions

By Derren Hayes

| 30 October 2018

Girlguiding UK was forced to defend its policy of admitting transgender people after expelling two volunteers who publicly objected to the stance.

In a statement, the youth organisation said its decision to admit children and adults who identify as women does not put other female members at risk.
It follows concerns raised by a campaign group that young people are at risk of sexual abuse or getting pregnant if it continues to admit transgender people.
The case highlights the challenges youth groups face when developing transgender inclusive policies and explaining changes to staff and volunteers.
Here are some key issues youth groups...

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